Vocabulary

  • on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
  • such as: For example; like
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • prior to: Before a particular time or event.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • have to: Must do
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • pay back: To return money or a favor
  • approved for: Officially accepted or allowed.
  • regardless of
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • per year: For each year; annually.
  • automotive industry: The sector of industry involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales of motor vehicles.
  • with just: Using only; with no more than.
  • compared with: In relation to
  • in the post: Sent by mail or postal service.
  • go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • drawing in: To attract or entice someone or something.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
  • drop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
  • third year: The third year of a course of study, especially at a university or college.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • wear out
  • on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
  • for sale: (object) that people can buy
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • highly unlikely: Not likely to happen or be true; improbable.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • rein in: To control or limit something.
  • in motion: Moving; not stationary.
  • factor out: To rewrite an expression by removing a common factor from its terms.
  • go after: To chase or pursue something
  • rev up: To increase the running speed of an engine.
  • on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
  • experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
  • positive light: A way of presenting someone or something that makes them seem good or desirable.
  • the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • left and right: In both the left and right directions.
  • interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
  • paid off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
  • fall behind: To get behind or late, because of going slowly
  • apartment building: A building with many apartments or flats
  • right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • shop around: To search around for a better job deal price etc.
  • as for: Concerning; regarding.
  • drive away: To leave in a vehicle.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • rely on: To depend on someone or something
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
  • pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
  • at least: As a minimum
  • save up: To gradually collect money by saving.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • around the corner: Very near; close by.
  • in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • sign on the dotted line: To formally agree by signing a contract or document.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • cut back: To use less of something
  • wear down: To erode or diminish something gradually through constant use or exposure.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • dry up: (Of money etc.) to vanish or be nothing left of it
  • of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
  • moving parts: Components of a machine or device that move to perform a function.
  • on the market: Available for sale.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • in excess of: More than.
  • drill down: To examine something in detail; to analyze deeply.
  • as such: Something previously stated or understood
  • in addition to: Besides; as well as
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • pandemic: (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
  • typically: In a normal or usual way
  • severe: Very bad; harsh
  • demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
  • comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
  • incentive: Something that encourages you to do something
  • increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
  • industry: Hard work; being busy working
  • financial: Involving money
  • debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
  • inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
  • federal: Consisting of several united states
  • chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
  • compare: To consider how similar and different things are
  • retail: Business of selling products to the public
  • labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • institute: Organization studying science, engineering etc.
  • insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
  • interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
  • rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
  • prior: Existing or coming earlier in time
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • vehicle: Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
  • luxury: Something expensive bought for pleasure
  • affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
  • collision: Act of crashing into someone or something else
  • normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
  • credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • transaction: An exchange in business usually involving money
  • transparency: Quality of being open to see/to public criticism
  • datum: Item of factual information
  • wholesale: Concerning the selling of goods in large amounts
  • dealership: Someone who buys things to sell to others
  • indirect: Being not directly connected to or caused by
  • depreciation: Decrease in price/value; loss of value over time
  • constrain: To make someone do something by strong persuasion
  • markup: Difference the cost of goods and the price
  • pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
  • online: Connected to the internet
  • auto: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
  • automotive: Concerning cars
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    • affordable

      US /əˈfɔrdəbəl, əˈfor-/

      UK /ə'fɔ:dəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Cheap enough that it can be paid for
      • Relatively inexpensive housing, especially for those with low or moderate incomes.
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • apartment building

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A building with many apartments or flats
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    • approved for

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      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • Officially accepted or allowed.
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    • around the corner

      US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/

      UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/

      • Phrase
      • Very near; close by.
      • About to happen; approaching soon.
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    • as for

      US /æz fɔr/

      UK /æz fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Concerning; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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    • as such

      US /æz sʌtʃ/

      UK /æz sʌtʃ/

      • Pronoun
      • Something previously stated or understood
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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    • at some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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    • at the same time

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • at work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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    • auto

      US /ˈɔ:toʊ/

      UK /ˈɔ:təʊ/

      • Noun
      • Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
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    • automotive

      US /ˌɔtəˈmotɪv/

      UK /ˌɔ:təˈməʊtɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning cars
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    • automotive industry

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      UK

      • Noun
      • The sector of industry involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales of motor vehicles.
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    • average

      US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/

      UK /'ævərɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Total of numbers divided by the number of items
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add numbers then divide by the number of items
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • chase

      US /tʃes/

      UK /tʃeɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of going after someone to catch them
      • Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To go after with the intention of catching
      • To try very hard to get something that you want
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    • collision

      US /kəˈlɪʒən/

      UK /kəˈlɪʒn/

      • Noun
      • Act of crashing into someone or something else
      • A clash of opposing ideas or interests.
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • come by

      US /kʌm baɪ/

      UK /kʌm bai/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
      • To visit someone
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • comment

      US /ˈkɑmɛnt/

      UK /'kɒment/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
      • An explanatory note in a computer program.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To say something that gives your opinion
      • To add explanatory notes to a computer program.
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    • compared with

      US /kəmˈpɛrd wɪð/

      UK /kəmˈpeəd wið/

      • Preposition
      • In relation to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have examined the differences or similarities between two or more things.
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    • constrain

      US /kənˈstren/

      UK /kən'streɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone do something by strong persuasion
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    • credit

      US /ˈkrɛdɪt/

      UK /'kredɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • System to buy something and pay for it later
      • Points earned instead of money
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add a certain amount of money to a total
      • To recognize someone's achievements or help
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    • cut back

      US /kʌt bæk/

      UK /kʌt bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use less of something
      • To reduce your use of something; reduce amount
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    • datum

      US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/

      UK /ˈdeɪtəm/

      • Noun
      • Item of factual information
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    • dealership

      US /ˈdi:lərʃɪp/

      UK /ˈdi:ləʃɪp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who buys things to sell to others
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    • debt

      US /dɛt/

      UK /det/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
      • A moral or social obligation.
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    • demand

      US /dɪˈmænd/

      UK /dɪ'mɑ:nd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Desire customers have to buy product, service
      • A strong request for someone to do something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To strongly request someone to do something
      • To need something.
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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
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    • depreciation

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      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Decrease in price/value; loss of value over time
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    • direct

      US /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/

      UK /də'rekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
      • To show the way by conducting or leading
      • Adverb
      • Coming straight from something
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    • drawing in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attract or entice someone or something.
      • To involve someone in a situation, often unwillingly.
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    • drill down

      US /drɪl daʊn/

      UK /dril daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To examine something in detail; to analyze deeply.
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    • drive away

      US /draɪv əˈwe/

      UK /draiv əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave in a vehicle.
      • To force someone to leave or stay away.
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    • drop by

      US /drɑp baɪ/

      UK /drɔp bai/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit someone or some place for a short time
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    • dry up

      US /draɪ ʌp/

      UK /drai ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of money etc.) to vanish or be nothing left of it
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • experience in

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
      • Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
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    • factor out

      US /ˈfæktɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfæktə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rewrite an expression by removing a common factor from its terms.
      • To exclude something when making a decision or calculation.
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    • fall behind

      US /fɔl bɪˈhaɪnd/

      UK /fɔ:l biˈhaind/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To get behind or late, because of going slowly
      • To do worse than someone else, e.g. in rank
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    • federal

      US /ˈfɛdərəl, ˈfɛdrəl/

      UK /'fedərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Consisting of several united states
      • Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
      • Proper Noun
      • The central banking system of the United States.
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • financial

      US /faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/

      UK /faɪˈnænʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Involving money
      • Relating to investments.
      • Countable Noun
      • A person who provides advice on financial matters.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for sale

      US /fɔr sel/

      UK /fɔ: seil/

      • Phrase
      • (object) that people can buy
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    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
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    • go after

      US /ɡo ˈæftɚ/

      UK /ɡəu ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To chase or pursue something
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    • go around

      US /ɡo əˈraʊnd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
      • To go here and there, from place to place; wander
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • highly unlikely

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not likely to happen or be true; improbable.
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    • hit with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To strike someone or something using an object.
      • To suddenly realize or understand something.
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    • in addition to

      US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/

      UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Besides; as well as
      • Phrase
      • Besides; as well as.
      • Furthermore; moreover.
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    • in excess of

      US /ɪn ˈɛkˌsɛs ʌv/

      UK /in ˈekses ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • More than.
      • Phrase
      • More than; exceeding.
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    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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    • in motion

      US /ɪn ˈmoʃən/

      UK /in ˈməuʃən/

      • Phrase
      • Moving; not stationary.
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in part

      US /ɪn pɑrt/

      UK /in pɑ:t/

      • Adverb
      • To some extent; partially.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in the meantime

      US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/

      • Phrase
      • During the time between two events; meanwhile.
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    • in the middle of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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    • in the past

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • in the post

      US /ɪn ðə ˈpoʊst/

      UK /in ðə ˈpəust/

      • other
      • Sent by mail or postal service.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • in trouble

      US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/

      UK /in ˈtrʌbl/

      • Adjective
      • Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
      • other
      • In serious trouble or difficulty.
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    • in with

      US /ɪn wɪð/

      UK /in wið/

      • Phrase
      • Fashionable or popular at the moment.
      • Having influence or favor with someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
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    • incentive

      US /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/

      UK /ɪnˈsentɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that encourages you to do something
      • Adjective
      • Serving to encourage or motivate.
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    • indirect

      US /ˌɪndɪˈrɛkt, -daɪ-/

      UK /ˌɪndəˈrekt/

      • Adjective
      • Being not directly connected to or caused by
      • Having a path that is not straight or direct
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    • inflation

      US /ɪnˈfleʃən/

      UK /ɪn'fleɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of filling something with air or gas
      • Continual rise in the prices of products
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
      A1
      More
    • institute

      US / ˈɪnstɪˌtut, -ˌtjut/

      UK /'ɪnstɪtju:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Organization studying science, engineering etc.
      • A short intensive course of instruction, often focusing on a specific topic.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start or commence doing, e.g. a business plan
      • To establish or start (a system, rule, or course of action).
      A2TOEIC
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    • insurance

      US /ɪnˈʃʊrəns/

      UK /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • interest of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
      • A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
      • Noun
      • A legal share or right in something.
      A1
      More
    • left and right

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In both the left and right directions.
      • Everywhere; in all directions.
      • Noun
      • Referring to both liberal and conservative political viewpoints.
      • Two opposing options or directions.
      A1
      More
    • like new

      US /laɪk nu/

      UK /laɪk nju:/

      • other
      • In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
      A2
      More
    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
      A1
      More
    • luxury

      US /ˈlʌɡʒəri, ˈlʌkʃə-/

      UK /ˈlʌkʃəri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something expensive bought for pleasure
      • Something that gives great comfort and pleasure
      • Adjective
      • Very comfortable and expensive.
      A2
      More
    • made with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Containing a particular ingredient or material.
      • Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
      A1
      More
    • markup

      US /ˈmɑ:rkʌp/

      UK /ˈmɑ:kʌp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Difference the cost of goods and the price
      • Detailed stylistic instructions for typesetting
      C2
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    • moving parts

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Components of a machine or device that move to perform a function.
      • The various elements or factors that contribute to a complex process or system.
      B2
      More
    • of choice

      US /əv tʃɔɪs/

      UK /əv tʃɔɪs/

      • other
      • Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
      B2
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
      A1
      More
    • on average

      US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/

      UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
      B1
      More
    • on the internet

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or available on the internet.
      • Using the internet as a medium or platform.
      A1
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    • on the market

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Available for sale.
      • Actively seeking employment.
      A2
      More
    • on the road

      US /ɑn ði rəʊd/

      UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/

      • Phrase
      • Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
      • Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
      • Idiom
      • Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
      A1
      More
    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
      A1
      More
    • online

      US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/

      UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Connected to the internet
      • Adverb
      • Via the internet.
      B1
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
      A1
      More
    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
      A1
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      B1
      More
    • paid off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give money to get person to do something; bribe
      • To give money to settle a debt
      • Transitive Verb
      • To have bribed someone.
      • To have paid a debt in full.
      A1
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    • pandemic

      US /pænˈdɛmɪk/

      UK /pæn'demɪk/

      • Adjective
      • (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
      • Noun
      • a pandemic disease
      C2
      More
    • pay back

      US /pe bæk/

      UK /pei bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return money or a favor
      • To take revenge on someone for doing something bad
      A1
      More
    • pay off

      US /pe ɔf/

      UK /pei ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give money to get person to do something; bribe
      • To give money to settle a debt
      • Transitive Verb
      • To bribe someone.
      • To pay a debt in full.
      A1
      More
    • per year

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For each year; annually.
      A2
      More
    • positive light

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A way of presenting someone or something that makes them seem good or desirable.
      • An optimistic or favorable perspective.
      B1
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    • pre

      US

      UK

      • Prefix
      • A prefix meaning 'before'
      B2
      More
    • prior

      US /ˈpraɪɚ/

      UK /'praɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Existing or coming earlier in time
      • (Of a claim, etc.) more important than another one
      • Noun
      • Monk or priest in charge of a monastery
      B1TOEIC
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    • prior to

      US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/

      UK /ˈpraiə tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Before a particular time or event.
      C1
      More
    • process

      US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/

      UK /prə'ses/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To organize and use data in a computer
      • To deal with official forms in the way required
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dealing with official forms in the way required
      • Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
      A2TOEIC
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
      More
    • regardless of

      US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/

      UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
      A2
      More
    • rein in

      US /ren ɪn/

      UK /rein in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To control or limit something.
      More
    • rely on

      US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/

      UK /riˈlai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone or something
      A2
      More
    • retail

      US /ˈriˌtel/

      UK /'ri:teɪl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Business of selling products to the public
      • Adverb
      • Bought or sold in a store or shop
      C1TOEIC
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    • rev up

      US /rɛv ʌp/

      UK /rev ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To increase the running speed of an engine.
      • To make someone more energetic or enthusiastic.
      A1
      More
    • right in front

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
      • In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
      A2
      More
    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
      A1
      More
    • save up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gradually collect money by saving.
      A2
      More
    • severe

      US /səˈvɪr/

      UK /sɪ'vɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Very bad; harsh
      • (Of clothes, etc.) plain; simple; not decorated
      A2TOEIC
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    • shop around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To search around for a better job deal price etc.
      A1
      More
    • sign on the dotted line

      US /saɪn ɑn ðə ˈdɑtɪd laɪn/

      UK /saɪn ɒn ðə ˈdɒtɪd laɪn/

      • other
      • To formally agree by signing a contract or document.
      B1
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    • stay away

      US /ste əˈwe/

      UK /stei əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
      • To remain absent from a place or event.
      C2
      More
    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
      A1
      More
    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
      More
    • the bottom line

      US /ði ˈbɑtəm laɪn/

      UK /ðə ˈbɔtəm lain/

      • Noun
      • The most important thing; the essential point.
      • The net income or profit of a company.
      A2
      More
    • third year

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The third year of a course of study, especially at a university or college.
      A2
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
      More
    • transaction

      US /trænˈsækʃən, -ˈzæk-/

      UK /trænˈzækʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An exchange in business usually involving money
      • A financial exchange or transfer of funds.
      B2TOEIC
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    • transparency

      US /trænsˈpɛrənsi, -ˈpær-/

      UK /trænsˈpærənsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being open to see/to public criticism
      • Fact of being able to be seen through
      • Noun
      • A picture or design printed on clear plastic or glass that can be shown on a screen by shining light through it.
      • A photographic positive image on transparent material.
      B2
      More
    • typically

      US /ˈtɪpɪklɪ/

      UK /ˈtɪpɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • In a normal or usual way
      B1
      More
    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
      A1
      More
    • vehicle

      US /ˈvi:hɪkl/

      UK /ˈvi:əkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
      • Means of expressing, showing, or achieving
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • wear down

      US /wɛr daʊn/

      UK /wɛə daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To erode or diminish something gradually through constant use or exposure.
      • To gradually weaken or exhaust someone, either physically or emotionally.
      A2
      More
    • wear out

      US /wɛr aʊt/

      UK /wɛə aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use until it becomes unusable; become unusable
      • To make very tired; tire out
      A1
      More
    • wholesale

      US /ˈholˌsel/

      UK /'həʊlseɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the selling of goods in large amounts
      B2
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    • with just

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using only; with no more than.
      • Barely; by a narrow margin.
      A2
      More
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

    Vocabulary
    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

    Explanation
    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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